Best truckers hitch explanation I've seen!

This is a perfect “Explain like I’m 5” video on the truckers hitch. Great job again, as usual.

That was the best explanation I've ever seen 👍 You should do this for a living 😅😅👊

From a retired rigger, those are some magnificent callouses.

(runs outside with paracord) Wife: "What the hell are you doing now?" I'M PRACTICING!

Dan ... That was EXCELLENT! You are a fantastic instructor ... Teaching is a talent and there are few with your kind of skill at it.

I am dyslexic. Knot tying has always been a challenge, until now. Thanks to your clear and relatable instructions I have attained a lifetime goal of being able to easily create the truckers hitch. It’s taken 58 years but I have finally got it.

Dude, your teaching style is perfect. Chill as hell and it makes sense.

Damn! Best vid to walk through a Trucker's Hitch for a person with two left thumbs. Thanks.

I just watched 4 other videos on the trucker hitch and I was about to give up. Your video was the clearest, easiest and just down right awesome! Thank you, now I have this knot down.

Teacher to teacher: You're excellent. Always something to learn (content aside) from watching other teachers do their thing really well.

Absolutely, hands down, the best video I've seen on how to do the trucker's hitch. And I've watched quie a few. Thanks for putting in the time to shoot it and share it with all of us!

Right hand towards the first tie out...first I've ever heard of that...and instructions were perfect...I'm an idiot and this is idiot proof! Thanks!

Holy shit, Dan! That's a crochet knot! 😲 It's the starting knot. 💥Mind blown! I'll need to practice to do it just that way though. I don't usually crochet around trees.

A year ago I had flu and spent one afternoon watching (and rising through) every truckers hitch video that came up in a search. There are many options, with various different knots involved, but absolutely none had such a good way of explaining how to tie it. I am again ill and am working my way through the tarp videos which are very enjoyable. Thank you.

I’ve been to survival schools, and this video taught me way better than I ever did learn at those schools. Your a great teacher.

Been using this hitch for a long time but when I try to show someone how it's done so now with what u showed us it gunna make it so much easier to teach someone thanks

Spectacular! I’ve always had trouble with the truckers hitch. But that just made it so simple! Thank you so much!

Just did this with my tarp the other day. This popped right in my head! I got all my lines taught and secure simply and quickly!!

2 old ladies here, who really want to go camping and practice our bushcrafting skills. You are such an awesome teacher.

Done this knot hundred times and thats some of the best advice on tying it. Wow! Love it

One of the best guides I've seen for the trucker's hitch. ESPECIALLY, for someone just learning!

Finally!! That really was the best explanation, and the best way to remember it! My grandfather taught me that along time ago and I promptly forgot as I was probably like 10 years old… Thank you so much this is a great channel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge bro !

Brilliant way to explain it. Right hand facing he original tree, uncomfortable to comfortable. Simply brilliant.

I'm a truck driver and I've been doing this for the last 35 years and it works. Great

lol I like the little story to help you remember. 👍 Fantastic way to teach, thank you. 💜

Best truckers hitch explanation I've seen! I have an OCD issue with bad truckers hitch videos. This is absolutely the best! No locking knots. Easy to remember and follow. Thank you Thank you.

Thank you so much! I'm a novice, a very green novice at that, but I can envision myself doing it while my eyes closed with your instructions. 🤘👊👏👏👏

I come back to this video whenever I forget how to do this knot. One of the most useful things I've found on KZfaq.

I’ve been trying to commit this knot to memory. Lots of videos. I watched your video once and have it nailed. Great explanation, pace, and physical mnemonic. Thanks!

Your demonstration is the best I've seen for slow learners like me. My father taught me that knot when I was young and now I'm helping my son on his land in Queensland Australia and I find I'm needing it again.

One of the most complete and precise explanations of any knot I have ever seen!!! Keep up the great vids!!!!

Just saw this. Was able to practice in my bedroom. 1st tree was my headboard. Other tree was the shelving a few feet away. Easy! Thank you.

Wow…!!!! I’m BLOWN AWAY on how this man explained everything👍 I came here to watch how to tie a knot… but I ended up being amazed… and … ended up LEARNING how to EXPLAIN things with care and perfection. As a person working in an elementary school… I really do appreciate seeing / watching videos of these wonderful people… and finding videos like these, is like stumbling on a treasure chest out of nowhere 💎 Thank you very much for your wonderful explanation. You’re a wonderful teacher 😄

This is definitely the best tutorial for making a truckers hitch ever. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

Fantastic “how to…”! Camera angle, rope contrast with background, repetition of techniques in review, catchy phrases to remember techniques, and positive and patient instructions all combined to make this a great mini class. Wow! You are a superb instructor and I will gladly JOIN to see more. Thank you!

By far the best explanation of the trucker's hitch on KZfaq. Way to go!!

I have tried so many times to learn and remember this. As a Navy cadet I’m more used to sailing knots. I think it will stick now, thanks!

Dan, this was awesome. Rarely is knot instruction shown beyond watching a closeup of someone's hands. Explaining body placement and including a wider view really helped and put the tutorial in a class of its own. Like button smashed! 😃👍👌🖲🔨🔨🔨

Just watched the double truckers and as you said I realized I hadn’t seen your one-handed tie. Man it’s great!! Thanks Dan!!

Time to get knotty!! Always good to brush up on knots no matter whether you are a pro or a novice. Thanks for sharing Dan!

Bro, thank you for sharing. Your so amazing for finding a time and eforrt to share your knowledge. I'm enjoying every video. My favorite channel 2020. Thumbs up.

Excellent!! I’ve been tying trucker’s hitches on occasion for 40 years. Because I don’t have a need for the knot more than a few times a year, I always, always, always tie it backwards on the first try! Now I’ll always get it on the first go. Thank you!

BRILLIANT TUTORIAL! I’m of some intelligent, so your methodology is necessary. Other truckers hitch tutorials look repeatable, but are not for me. Thanks soooo much! I owe you yet another $1 🤨🤓👍🖖

Just want to say many thanks for your video; it saved my bacon today, I urgently needed needed to secure a pair of tarps to protect my log cabin build; while I did watch others about tensioning knots, the way you explained is made it so easy to remember - Thank you!

Omg! I just discovered your channel because of the Townsend video that you did on basic primitive fire starter and talk about the power of manifestation. I have been talking so much recently about wanting to learn every bushcraft knot there is to learn so that I can transition to the option of hammocks as well as naturally made structures in bushcraft camping, and bam... here you are. Thank you so much for this very simple to understand tutorial. I am looking forward to learning so much more from this channel 🙏

Outstanding teaching method Dan! Thank you.

Hi Dan - I've been helping out during the school summer holidays (in the UK) teach 10 year olds some outdoor skills, including building tarp shelters. I've just watched your video, which is now EXACTLY how we're gonna teach the kids to tie the truckers hitch. I'm sure they'll enjoy learning the hitch but, more importantly actually remember how to tie it!

Seen this before, but this is the first time I’ve retained it. You are an excellent teacher! Thanks for this one.

Holy cow! Of all the many videos I've watched about trucker's hitch, this is the best explanation/tutorial. I can explain it this way to my kids.

Best Explanation Ever. I've been in knots since I was a boy, Im 62 now. Love the video.

Thats the best instruction on The Trukers Hitch Knot, Iv'e ever seen....Thanks Dan !

i love your delivery. it may be funny, but it works. make yourself uncomfortable, thumbs up, etc... GREAT JOB. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, so that we can have better experiences.

Thank you! Great close ups and great explanation. As said below, now to repeat it 10 times.

Learned this from my Dad when I was 7 years old...Have literally been using this for half a century, and never knew what it's called. Thank You...

Seriously, the best video I've seen on this. You're a great teacher.

This is how I'm gonna teach it from now on. We do these hitches/knots in the fire department and everyone grasps them differently. This is the best explanation I've ever seen. Thank you!

Best video on the trucker’s not I’ve seen! Really clear and easy to follow!

I'm not experienced with knots so this has been my go to knot for years now.

Dude, your instructions sounded silly. And then I thought about it, and you made clear sense. Again. You're very good.

Hey, just want to say thank you. I recommend this video when learning everything about this knot. Ive been tying knots for a few hours the past couple days, going knot crazy. This is the most well defined video i've come across. I noticed a few times when i was tyingthe hitch, it was binding on itself and couldnt figure out why.... im one of those "i need to know why though, kinda guys." The way you explained it is superb. Thank you. Keep up the good work, I appreciate all your videos.. Cheers.

I saw an old guy I used to work for do this 30 years ago & did a horrible half assed version of it for years. I FINALLY know how it's SUPPOSED to be done. Great tut man! A little basics goes along way.

Thank you Sir!! Great explanation and demonstration. Absolutely essential knot for a qwik ridgeline. Now, a few prussets, a few stakes, a tarp and I'm in the dry. Great job!

This was like magic, i've been fumbling with a trucker's hitch for a while. I followed these steps and actually said "Wow" when it was over. Thank you so much

Thanks Dan! Another great way to teach the Scouts an old staple of a knot.

I always enjoy and learn from your videos! Several knot books show tying a butterfly knot or other needlessly complicated knot for this! Your method works fast and easy! I’ve always made a tight bight in the cord, then form a loop and pull the bight through it and tighten. It’s quick and dirty, but I believe your way is even quicker! Stay well, stay safe!

Best demo video of a trucker's hitch I've seen. Bravo Sir and greetings from across the Pond.

Cheers mate!!. Getting the hand in the right position was a game changer for me. Makes it so much easier. Thankyou so much. Greatly appreciated!!

Some of the best vids on the internet. He gets to the point without being boring. I bet his courses are really good.

very nice and easy to follow explanation. the incorporation of mnemonic devices to make it easier to remember is just great using the shelter set up to make the knot tying more relatable is just awesome. Great job!

Outstanding. As a kid, I used to see my grand dad, a truck driver, could go to any load on a truck and wham, bam, DO that thing you just did. Thanks!

I learned a lot camping with my family and was even a Girl Scout in Wisconsin where we did winter camping in the snow. I wish we'd had you as a "guest instructor" way back then. Very glad to be learning from you now though! I enjoy every episode I watch.

Yeah! I'm going to try to teach my grandson this knot! Thank you so much! I can tell you work hard by your hands. My husband always had the hard working callous hands. 😊

Unbelievably talented instructor!!! My new fav!!!!! Thanks man.

OMG THANK YOU. I generally have no problem, but I've never been able to break it down properly and have at times had to start over-- not such a big deal when it doesn't count, huge deal when it does. My buddy was showing me his rapid ridgeline setup the other day and had himself tied in metaphorical knots trying to figure out why his tensioning knot wasn't working like he wanted it to. Sending him this now.

I love teaching methods like this, i'm an electrical supervisor and i make little tricks like this to help new employees remember colors... like pink pop = pink orange purple to help remember the order. or i sing that rap song black and yellow while showing them that black and yellow together lol

You have a true gift for making complicated things seem simple! Thanks - much appreciated…

Best explanation of this I've seen Dan thank you! You're a gentleman and a scholar

That's above and beyond a detailed step-by -step explanation; really microscopic . Great tutorial. Thanks a lot.

Ty, this is the absolutely best explanation I have ever seen. Now I will never forget how to do it. I actually found your video since I messed up last time and couldn't figure how to do it. Thanks buddy and Cheers from Germany 🤜🏼🤛🏼 Martin

I have watched a lot of videos on how to tie a Truckers Hitch. Yours is the first video that finally helped me learn it. Thank You.

That just totally demystified the truckers hitch for me!! Great little teaching trick! Thank you!

From one instructor to another your teaching skill is very good. Its easy to listen to and learn from.

Thank you so much from Australia. With the help of your video instructions I am able to finally tie it!!!!!!

I've seen everybody make this video. You Sir, have explained it the best.

And I thought I knew my trucker's hitch. But I still had apprehension when I was pulling on that loop, that nagging feeling that I did mess it up and it will tighten itself. With your "in pain / at rest" method I can't mess it up anymore. Thanks *again* for a great video.

That’s why I watch your stuff Dan...absolute perfection! Someone else said it...effective and successful teaching is a gift that itself cannot be taught. You, are blessed with that gift! Thank you!! This is a critical survival knot as well as an everyday knot...no one should now not know how to do it!! That’s gold right there!!

Certainly one of the more entertaining video versions. Also unique; never saw it done this way.

Thank you SOOOOOOO MUCH!! Cant wait to put this in practice for keeping my fire wood safe and dry at my campsite. Cant wait to do this!! Keep up the great tips for us

Just discovered your videos your so smart will be watching all i can so I can apply the lessons to van life

First time i have ever been able to do something after only 1 watch. Crazy good explanation!!! Awesome!

Thanks man!!! This is AWESOME. I've tied this knot several ways but I love your standardized method and explanation. Very cool, you rock!!! 👍

Excellent! Absolutely excellent instruction. As a firefighter, I was always taught the 4 functions of a knot..... A knot should be easy to tie, easy to untie, should fulfil the purpose that it's tied for & should not damage the line..... cheers from Bonnie Scotland. 🇬🇧👍🏼

I realize this is an old video but you sir are an excellent teacher! Thank you for the video

OMG! You just changed my entire Hammock world as I know it!!!! Ive tried this knot so many times and I could never figure out why it only worked half the time. I can probably guess that it was being performed backwards unknowingly, which proves that it does in fact matter which way you do it! Thank you so much for clearing this up!!!!! Now I know to do it correctly every time. Thank you!

That was a beautifully taught lesson, Sir.

It works great securing my bow/stern lines when rooftopping my kayak. Thanks for the great information

Used your version of this on several occasions recently. Brilliant! One upgrade: go thru the loop twice (4:47) and you don't have to hold the loop and line (5:08) to tie it off at the end, it's self locking as you pull. Of course it still needs to be finished/tied-off as per your instructions. EDIT: (Josh Enyart , AKA: GB2, calls it the rolling hitch)

YA I'M 64 N I'M FROM PITTSBURGH PA I NOW LIVE IN ERIE PA I WOULD LOVE TO GO TO THIS SCHOOL THIS CAT HAS HE'S SMART,AND A GREAT ATTITUDE AND HE IS FUNNY AS HELL TKU DAN

Love watching your videos. You make everything you teach super simple to understand.